If were being honest I would say that before this year I didn’t know much.
I would tell you that while I believed in God I didn’t really know Jesus, or really much about him.
If I were being honest I would say that I left on this mission as more of a mission for myself.
I left on a mission of discovery, not only discovery of God but of who I am
I wanted to finally know why, who, what, where, when, and how I am and all the same things about Him.
I dedicated a year to God, asking him to show himself to me.
If I were being honest I would tell you that Jesus lives, that he walked the earth and lived a perfect life so that we too, may have life in abundance
I would tell you that I am overwhelmed by the love God has for the people of this world.
I would also tell you that from what I have seen, this world is a desperate place.
I would tell you about some of the broken places and people I have seen and how there is so much need everywhere around the world.
But then I would tell you that God is bigger than all of it, and that he has a plan of redemption for anyone who will accept his invitation.
If I were being honest I would tell you that God is bigger than all of our hurts, pains, and frustrations in this life
I would tell you that God wants to ease your burden and heal your hurts and pains
That through Jesus and the Holy Spirit he can lead us through this life and beyond.
I would tell you that God wants to lead us into green pastures and to give us rest
If I were being honest I would tell you that this year has been one of the hardest, most difficult, challenging, fun, restful, rewarding, and best years of my life.
I would tell you that I am happier than I have ever been, and that I am finally discovering what it means to have joy
I would also tell you that I will never be fully satisfied in this life.
If I were being honest I would tell you that I don’t know what I am going to do with the rest of my life.
But also that for the first time in my life I am okay with that.
If I were being honest I would tell you that Abba father loves us enough to provide for our every need and take us through every circumstance that comes our way.
I would tell you that there is nothing better than knowing that the creator of the universe cares for me and wants to know me
That this truth gives me peace and joy that I have never had before
If I were being honest I would tell you that just because I believe in Jesus my life is not perfect, and nor am I
But I would tell you that my life is better, and getting better all the time.
If I were being honest I would tell you that because of this truth, I have a future and a hope.
I would tell you that I no longer worry about the things of this world because I know I am cared for by the creator of the universe
I would also tell you that I am finally excited about this life, and even more excited about the next
If I were being honest I would tell you that just as God loves me, he loves you too, and wants to know you.
I would challenge you to ask him who he is and to start navigating the truth of why we are here and what is to become of humanity.
If I were being honest I would tell you that the truth will set you free and cause you to grow beyond what you ever thought was possible in this life
I would tell you that our God is a God who wants to give us the desires of our hearts
I would tell you that He does not want to withhold any good thing from us, but that like a good father, he knows what is best
I would tell you that all things are possible through Him who gives us strength
If I were being honest I would tell you that this year has changed my life, my heart, my future, and everything about me.
And while it has not been everything that I thought, hoped, or dreamed it has been everything that I needed
And I thank God that I have been so blessed to have had this experience of a lifetime.
And I am being honest.
